JOHNNY DEPP VS. AMBER HEARD: Trial by TikTok

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame FilesIf there were ever a time for the phrase “the court of public opinion” it would be for this infamous defamation case. This case was already a wild card in and of itself with the details that unfolded but cameras in the courtroom took this pop culture phenomenon to a whole new level. Often referred to as “a trial by TikTok” the social media sleuths really found their voice on this one. From poop in a penthouse to a severed finger this one is a classic he-said-she-said until the very end.The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons.Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows! Follow us on socials!Youtube: @PopCultPodcastInstagram: @pop.cult.podcastTikTok: @pop.cult.podcastNote: This being Pop Cult’s early days, we are still baby podcasters and are working on our audio quality and episode flow so please stick with us and we will get better, PINKY PROMISE!Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.